When I visited family in Singapore a year or so ago and decided to tour the local gyms, I discovered that the language of "generic bouldering encouragement" is not, in fact, universal.
I felt so provincial with my pedestrian "COME ON!" shouts....
Noobris
I always try to be welcoming and non-judgemental when I see new climbers in rental gear, because I remember how nervous I was when I started climbing and how encouraging the gym regulars were to me. HAVING SAID THAT... there are exceptions.
Seriously, dude-bros... don't try to out-climb the girls.
Focused
One of the things I love about climbing is how my mind quiets down as soon as my hands touch the wall.
Jammed
I've gotten better at dressing my knots over the years, but this still occasionally happens:
Slang
Climbing is a very slang-intensive culture. Some terms are technical in nature and should be learned and used by newcomers to the sport. Others... others are best picked up organically.
